The Perfume Library

Bath & Beauty (1981)

7.9

Jil Sander · 1981

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jil Sander Bath & Beauty is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with a powdery, woody depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. No season dominates: fall leads slightly, with spring and summer close behind. Daily wear and the office are its main occasions. Bergamot, lemon and aldehydes open it brightly, softened by violet and fruity notes. The heart builds a floral body of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris and honey, with coriander and carnation adding spice. Sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk form the base.

Durra

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Gianni Versace (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Versace · 1981

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Versace Gianni Versace Eau de Toilette opens with aldehydes and bergamot, moves into a floral heart of tuberose, jasmine and gardenia, and dries down on myrrh and amber; it is spicy, powdery and chypre in feel. It has been discontinued. The top holds aldehydes, fruity notes, bergamot and spices. In the heart, orris root joins tuberose, carnation, jasmine, gardenia and narcissus in a rich floral bloom. The base leans on myrrh, amber, sandalwood, leather, patchouli and oakmoss, leaving a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky chypre. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Salvador Dali Dali and Krizia Teatro alla Scala have a close profile.

1970: Tonka, Expansion, Glamour

8.0

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 1970: Tonka, Expansion, Glamour is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with citrus and fruity notes. Towards the heart, chocolate, earthy and woody notes and spices come forward, turning the scent sweeter, creamier and powdery. The base of caramel, tonka bean, amber, musk and vanilla leaves a soft, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits somewhere in between.

Noir Premier - Fruits du Mouvement 1977

6.8

Lalique · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lalique Noir Premier - Fruits du Mouvement 1977 is a unisex scent that opens with black pepper, ginger and mandarin orange and moves into a sweet, fruity heart of prune and jasmine absolute. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. In the character votes, feminine comes first and modern second. The top notes put pepper and ginger over the mandarin. In the heart, prune, fruity notes and jasmine absolute add a floral, gourmand sweetness. The base of sandalwood, amber and cashmeran settles it onto a warm, woody ground, and a synthetic sheen shows among the accords. Ghost Moonlight and Jimmy Choo Illicit have a close profile.

Evil Angel 28.09

7.4

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Evil Angel 28.09 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of mint, citrus and tropical fruits against the sweet warmth of vanilla and tobacco. It opens with rain accord, mint and lime, which read fresh and green. In the heart, coconut, rum, whisky and cinnamon pull it towards a gourmand, spicy side. In the base, vanilla, tobacco, cedarwood and sandalwood settle the sweetness onto a woody footing. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Masculine and modern votes are close, with a fair share for feminine, so it doesn't commit to one gender. Roja Parfums Burlington 1819 and Parfums de Marly Greenley have a close profile.

Nordhaven

7.1

Pana Dora · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pana Dora Nordhaven opens with cyclamen, pink pepper and wine lees before moving into a violet and tuberose heart, a fresh, sweet unisex scent. Voters rate Nordhaven's longevity and sillage as good. Spring gets the most votes, with summer and fall close behind and winter well back. It leans towards leisure, night out and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine or modern. The top holds datura, cyclamen, wine lees, pink pepper and fruity notes. Violet, ylang-ylang, tuberose, pineapple and clementine make up a floral, citrusy heart. Moss, cedarwood, brown sugar, musk and leather form a sweet, creamy base.

Musk Mood

6.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lattafa Musk Mood is a fresh, floral scent for women, softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy side. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters find it feminine; spring, fall and summer are the most recommended seasons, with fewer votes for winter. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Citrus and fruity notes sit in both the top and the heart, giving it a bright start. The base holds floral notes, vanilla and white musk, which sweeten it and leave a powdery, creamy finish. M. Micallef White Musk and Tesori d'Oriente Muschio Bianco / White Musk have a close profile.

L'Arte di Gucci (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Gucci · 1991

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gucci L'Arte di Gucci Eau de Parfum is a chypre-leaning floral that opens with aldehydes, bergamot and green notes and moves into jasmine, rose and tuberose; it is made for women and suits autumn and winter evenings best. It has been discontinued. Voters find it strong in both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. For character, feminine and classic lead the votes. The top carries fruity notes, aldehydes, bergamot, green notes and coriander. The heart is a dense floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, tuberose, narcissus and mimosa. The base of vetiver, amber, leather, patchouli and oakmoss gives it a woody, leathery, animalic ground. The floral, green and fruity sides are softened by sweet and spicy touches.

Monoï & Tiaré (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Berdoues · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Berdoues Monoï & Tiaré Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fresh women's scent that leans towards summer and spring, easy to wear for leisure and daily use. Most voters pick summer and spring, while office and night-out wear sit further back. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with modern in second place. As a whole, the scent is floral, fruity and creamy. Monoï, tiaré and frangipani form the floral side, coconut milk and vanilla add a creamy sweetness, and benzoin softens it. Fruity and salty notes keep it fresh. Faynt Beach Bliss and Bvlgari Omnia Pink Sapphire have a close profile.

Flowerparty by Night

5.9

Yves Rocher · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Rocher Flowerparty by Night is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance with a clear gourmand side; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also in the evening. Most voters find it feminine, though a good number call it modern. Fruity and floral notes meet over a sweet base, while bourbon vanilla absolute and bitter almond push it toward gourmand. Star anise adds a light touch of spice, with a powdery, oriental feel alongside. It has a slightly synthetic sheen.

Soft Musk (1981) (Cologne)

6.8

Avon · 1981

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Avon Soft Musk (1981) Cologne opens with lemon, bergamot and aldehydes, moves through a jasmine, rose and iris heart and settles on musk and vanilla, giving a powdery, sweet feminine scent; it has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot, aldehydes and fruity notes make a bright start. The heart brings jasmine, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, iris and rose together as one floral whole. In the base, musk, vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin sweeten and soften it, while vetiver and sandalwood add a woody footing. The overall impression is floral, powdery and lightly spicy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Slava Zaïtsev Maroussia and Joop! Joop! Femme.

Eau de Froehliche

6.7

Erik Kormann · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Erik Kormann Eau de Froehliche is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter and suits leisure hours and evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. Leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Slightly more voters call it feminine, though a good number see it as masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with raspberry, cardamom and fruity notes, giving a fruity, spicy start. The heart of tonka bean, frankincense and orris butter adds a powdery, resinous softness. The base of tolu balm, vanilla absolute, patchouli and rosewood leaves a woody, slightly smoky, oriental warmth.

Aegyptus

6.6

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tesori d'Oriente Aegyptus is a fresh, floral and powdery unisex scent built around iris, jasmine and rose at its heart. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it stays unisex in outline. The opening pairs green notes, ylang-ylang, bergamot and fruity notes for a fresh, lightly sweet start. Iris, jasmine and rose form a floral heart, and the base of woody, musky, powdery and oriental notes softens it and adds a spicy warmth. Fragrantia Secrets Pía and Escada Escada Margaretha Ley (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Teatro alla Scala (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Krizia · 1986

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Krizia Teatro alla Scala Eau de Parfum is a dense, chypre-built floral where rose, jasmine and tuberose meet spice, resin and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. It wears strong, with powerful longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Bergamot, aldehydes and coriander open it bright and fruity. The heart is dominated by rose, jasmine, tuberose and carnation. Patchouli, benzoin, frankincense and oakmoss carry the base into a sweet, smoky, animal warmth. Emanuel Ungaro Diva and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.

Black Orchid Voile de Fleur

7.6

Tom Ford · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Black Orchid Voile de Fleur is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent that suits evenings and nights out, and reads mostly feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, black truffle and bergamot, with ylang-ylang adding a soft floral touch. In the heart, lily, black orchid and gardenia lead while black pepper brings a spicy edge. The base turns sweet with vanilla, milk and cinnamon, over a woody footing of sandalwood and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) and Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Esco Pazzo

7.3

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Esco Pazzo is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright grapefruit and bergamot opening against a warm base of tobacco, leather and amber, with a green, spicy, woody fougère character. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and pepper, while citron and cypress add a sharp green edge. Lavender, saffron and cedarwood lead the heart, and tobacco, leather, amber and musk then settle it into a sweet, resinous, leathery base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits leisure time, evenings and nights out best. Voters lean toward a masculine reading, though it is a unisex fragrance. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Acqua di Stresa Roburis have a close profile.

Carolina Herrera (1988) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 1988

Floral · Green · Fruity

Carolina Herrera (1988) by Carolina Herrera is a classic women's fragrance with a floral, green character, rounded off by powdery and woody touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards nights out and evenings, though it also works by day. Most voters call it feminine, and a good number find it classic. The top opens with blossoms, green notes, fresh notes and fruity notes, joined by exotic notes. Lily and jasmine form the heart, with sandalwood and amber at the base. Spicy and animal tones sit within a sweet, powdery woodiness. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Parfums DelRae Amoureuse have a close profile.

Eau Fraiche / Body Basics - Eau Fraiche

7.8

Elizabeth Arden · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Eau Fraiche / Body Basics - Eau Fraiche is a fresh feminine scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for everyday and office wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Autumn gets some votes too, while winter is chosen by few. Most voters suggest daily, leisure and business use, and it reads mostly feminine, though some find it classic or even masculine. The scent runs fresh, citrusy and floral. Lemon and mint bring the coolness, while jasmine, narcissus and pink geranium carry the floral side. Iris, cedar and patchouli set a woody base, and spices and fruity notes round out the green character.

Aamal

8.2

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Aamal is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex fragrance, with a floral and fruity opening settling into a woody, smoky depth. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear, and fewer see it as a business scent. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens with rose, bergamot, apple, cinnamon and cardamom, a fruity, spicy and sweet start. The heart brings patchouli, sandalwood, saffron and vanilla forward. In the base, oud, amber, frankincense and leather ground it in a woody, smoky foundation.

Vanilla Blossom

7.1

Monotheme

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Monotheme Vanilla Blossom is a sweet, gourmand feminine scent built around vanilla blossom, fruity notes and woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, leaving a noticeable but not heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably at the office too. Its character reads clearly feminine. As a whole the scent runs sweet and fruity. Vanilla blossom brings a soft, floral and powdery side, while the fruity notes push it towards sugary. Woody notes and a touch of spice balance the sweetness, and a slightly synthetic sheen stays in the background. Compagnia delle Indie Corallo dell'atollo di Ari and Geoffrey Beene Chance have a close profile.

Nino Cerruti pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Cerruti · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti Nino Cerruti pour Homme Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, galbanum and lemon in a fresh, green style, moves through carnation, jasmine and thyme, and settles on fir and cedarwood as a masculine scent; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, then winter, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with evening and business use also voted. Most voters call it masculine or classic. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, mint and juniper give a bright start, sharpened by galbanum and green notes. In the heart, floral carnation and jasmine join thyme and stone pine. The base of fir, benzoin, amber, moss and musk makes a woody, resinous finish.

Woman Two

8.1

Jil Sander · 1983

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Jil Sander Woman Two is a powdery, woody chypre floral built on aldehydes, neroli, jasmine and carnation; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer trails far behind. It suits night outs and evenings best, and reads feminine and classic. Aldehydes, bergamot, neroli and green notes open brightly. The heart is floral, led by jasmine, tuberose, iris and rose. Patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood, amber and moss settle into an animal warmth. Perry Ellis for Women and Lanvin Arpège have a close profile.

Aël-Mat

7.0

Lostmarc'h

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lostmarc'h Aël-Mat is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent with green and aquatic touches, light and clean, and worn as a unisex fragrance. The top is made of chamomile, green notes and fruity notes, opening green and fresh. Jasmine, heliotrope, rose and orange blossom bring a soft floral heart, and cedar and musk settle it into a calm, clean base. A spicy accord stays faintly in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine than masculine, though plenty see it the other way. Kenzo pour Homme and Floris Neroli Voyage have a close profile.